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Most car companies use fuel efficiency as part of their overall marketing schemes. However, a recently released study by an MIT economist found that cars haven’t been gaining as much fuel economy as commercials would have us believe. TV is lying to us again Just about every car maker emphasizes the fuel efficiency for some, Read on! →

There are a lot of factors that go into which car to choose, whether you are choosing one at a dealership, shopping online or going around to private sellers. One thing that you shouldn’t discount is the vehicle’s transmission. There are benefits and drawbacks of each type. Automotive transmissions more or less come in two Read on! →

Currently, fuel mileage standards require all automakers to improve efficiency to slightly more than 35 miles per gallon by 2016. Proposed new standards would build on this, raising the eventual requirement to a fleet average of 54.5 miles per gallon. Automotive industry frustrations The automotive industry has come out very strongly against the proposed changes Read on! →

There is a significant market for after-market automotive fuel additives, but there are varying opinions as to whether such products are necessary. When one considers that most modern gasoline possesses detergents and other additives to help clean away engine deposits, spending extra money on additional fuel additives may seem less than essential. The online knowledge Read on! →

Fuel efficiency in cars is something that every driver should be aware of. Picking a vehicle that won’t empty your wallet every time you fill up the tank is a good idea. This has been a major concern of the auto industry for a long time, and the best-selling cars on the market are all Read on! →